Sweet little puglet. Wish that was the kind of dog I was going to visit tonight.

Hey, peeps… what does one do when one’s friends have badly behaved pets? My good friends have a large rowdy lab, not a mean bone in her body, but with no manners. She’s given me bruises and ripped clothes by sheer exuberance. I wish they would put her outside or in a kennel while they have guests, but…

Kim H: maybe next time your friends invite you over, you could suggest meeting somewhere else, like a restaurant or something. If they ask why, you could explain that you enjoy spending time with them, but you don’t like being jumped and slobbered on when you visit their home.

If you want to spend time with them and their dog, how about suggesting going for a walk or going to a dog park with the dog? In parenting books, they say that it’s easier to adapt the environment to the child rather than trying to fit the child into the (usually adult) environment. The same goes for pets: put them in an environment where it’s easier for them to be “good” and their behavior will usually improve.

Tough one Kim H. It will be difficult to get your point across without maybe offending them, or making them feel defensive. Maybe make a lil gift basket for them, with some nice things for the people and the dog, and include a dog-training book. Tell them about how fun it might be to try some of the things in the book. Too subtle? I dunno.

Thanks, peeps. Had dinner with friends and dog last night and things went better. Doggie settled down after the first 30 minutes or so. Still lots of slobber… ewww… why does the creature want to lick my knees?

Now happy to be back home with my kitties and with virtual dogs! On CO, I can appreciate the large pets without having to put up with all of the disadvantages thereof.

Anyone notice how the dog and the sofa are perfectly color-coordinated? Did they open a home decor section at the local pet emporium? Are you allowed to bring swatches to the shelter, you know, just to make sure they go together?

“Anyone notice how the dog and the sofa are perfectly color-coordinated? Did they open a home decor section at the local pet emporium? Are you allowed to bring swatches to the shelter, you know, just to make sure they go together?”

Posted by: AuntieMame

Many a smart pug lover has learned its best to give up the shedding fur fight and get fawn colored furniture. Pugs shed like craaayyyyzaaaayyyy! :) And if you have a fawn and a black pug….maybe tweed? Maybe outta luck.